This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Carlton & Leigh Wing, the Hosts & Founders of Wing Media Group and creators of the Arkansas Great Outdoors show. During the episode, Carlton & Leigh share their journey from broadcasting to media entrepreneurship. Leigh also shares her personal ties to trucking in the family and the appreciation everyone should have for truckers and their importance in keeping the country running. The Wings highlight Arkansas’s incredible natural resources, emphasizing the state’s diverse outdoor opportunities and the importance of getting people, especially youth, engaged with nature. Carlton also reveals his recent decision to step back from politics after serving in the House of Representatives for 10 years. Throughout the conversation, they stress the therapeutic benefits of outdoor experiences and the joy of discovering new activities like fishing, hiking, and exploring state parks. Don’t miss it!
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Welcoming the Wings to the Show (1:18)
- Carlton’s Broadcasting Journey (4:34)
- Personal & Family Background (6:12)
- Moving to Arkansas & Love for the Outdoors (8:11)
- Overcoming Career Setbacks (12:27)
- Birth of Arkansas Great Outdoors Show (14:51)
- Expanding Outdoor Content (18:24)
- Arkansas’ Outdoor Reputation (22:15)
- Game & Fish Commission and State Parks (24:01)
- Carlton’s Political Career (25:48)
- Future Plans for the Wings (29:30)
- Favorite Fishing Techniques (32:43)
- The Benefits of Getting Outside (35:50)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:11)
Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.